How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas: 18 Expert Tips
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
An expert reveals the optimal timeline for buying your Christmas dinner ingredients, from what to buy now to what to purchase last minute. Plan ahead to save money and reduce festive stress.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
Master your Christmas dinner with Flora Shedden's expert guide to a perfect herby roast turkey, crispy potatoes, and six sensational make-ahead sides. Get the recipes for a stress-free festive feast.
A taste test of vegetarian Christmas meals from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl reveals a shocking decline in quality. See which one was a complete disaster and which might just save your festive feast.
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Award-winning chef Jade Greenhalgh reveals an 'incredibly easy' method for crispy, flavourful Brussels sprouts. Prep now for a stress-free Christmas dinner centrepiece. Try her recipe today!
Waitrose's 2025 Christmas menu, crafted with Michelin-star chefs like Rick Stein, is available for order. Secure your festive feast by December 15 for delivery in time for Christmas.
This simple one-pan sausage and vegetable traybake takes just 10 minutes to prep and cooks in 45 minutes. Discover the perfect midweek family meal that beats takeaway.
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
A new survey reveals 77% of Christmas cooks prep for 1hr 43min on Christmas Eve. Chef Sam Holland shares expert tips for a stress-free festive feast. Read his advice now.
New research pinpoints 12:27pm as the peak stress moment on Christmas Day. Discover five expert wellness tips to reclaim your calm and enjoy the festive season.
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.
Leona Lewis's 2013 hit 'One More Sleep' has been streamed over 190 million times, making it the UK's most-streamed 21st-century Christmas song. Discover the full top 10 list and festive chart surprises.
A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
A UK grocery expert names the optimal dates for your festive food shop to avoid crowds and empty shelves. Plan ahead for a stress-free Christmas dinner.
Get Mary Berry's vibrant Thai-inspired chicken traybake recipe from BBC's 'Mary at 90'. This one-pan wonder with coconut milk and red curry paste is ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick family dinner.
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
Brits could pay more for Brussels sprouts this Christmas due to climate-impacted crop shortages. Discover how this affects your festive dinner and the surprising veg trends.
A Rotherham mother explains why she charges adults £20 and children £10 for her 'luxury' Christmas meal, sparking intense debate online about festive hosting costs.
An M&S customer reveals they spent £76 on a pre-ordered Christmas turkey, sparking a debate on festive food costs. Discover if this is the new normal for UK Christmas dinners.
TV chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient recipe for perfect crispy roast potatoes every time. A must-try for your Sunday roast or Christmas dinner.
Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his genius method for perfect crispy roast potatoes. Start prepping now with his freezer trick to save time on Christmas Day.
Aldi confirms its 8p Christmas vegetable sale is back from December 18-24. Get potatoes, carrots, sprouts and more for less than 10p. Plan your festive feast now!
EssexLive reporter Matt Lee tries M&S's £6.50 roast turkey dinner for one. Discover if this budget-friendly, convenient ready meal delivers on festive flavour and what's missing.
Discover the simple baking soda trick that guarantees perfectly crispy roast potatoes every time. Transform your Sunday roast or Christmas dinner with this expert tip.
Lidl has fired the starting gun on the 2025 Christmas dinner wars with an £11.85 festive feast for eight, costing just £1.48 per person. Discover the full details of the supermarket price battle.
TV chef James Martin reveals his expert method for avoiding soggy roast potatoes this Christmas. Learn his essential oven temperature trick and potato selection advice for perfect results.